City of Muskegon - Permits
Address
City of Muskegon Inspection Services
933 Terrace St.
P.O. Box 536
Muskegon, MI 49441
Phone Numbers
(231) 724-6758 (Permits)
(231) 724-6715 (General Information)
(231) 728-4371 (Fax)
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Items requiring building permits (permit fee based on project value)
- Additions - zoning approval is required
- Basement Waterproofing System
- Porches - zoning approval is required
- Block & Masonry Work Railings
- Change of Use - zoning approval is required
- Demolition
- Decks - zoning approval is required
- Doors - Exterior Entrance and Patio
- Drywall (more than one sheet)
- Garage - zoning approval is required
- Sheds (over 200 sq/ft) - zoning approval is required
- Sheds on commercial (over 120 sq/ft) - zoning approval is required
- Signs - zoning approval is required
- Pools 2' & Over
- Roofing (ice sheathing required)
- Siding (including soffit, fascia & awnings)
- Stairs/Steps
- Structural Changes - all interior/exterior load bearing and/or non-load bearing changes require permits
- Wheel Chair/Handicap Ramps - zoning approval is required
- Windows where framing has been changed
New construction or alteration permit
Commercial Structures - Sealed Plans Required - zoning approval is required
Residential Homes (under 3500 sq ft) Plans Required - zoning approval is required
Residential Homes (over 3500 sq ft) Sealed Plans Required - zoning approval is required
Items not requiring building permits
- Cabinets & Counter Tops
- Fences - zoning approval is required
- Floor Covering (carpet, linoleum & tile)
- Interior Trim Work
- Painting (interior or exterior)
- Retaining Walls (under 4 ft)
- Storm Doors & Storm Windows
Building permits DO NOT cover changes or installation of electrical, mechanical and/or plumbing work that may be a part of the project.
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